Dr. Kalaivani Sivakumar, MD
Atlanta, GA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivakumar, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Kalaivani Sivakumar, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Sivakumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivakumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivakumar’s office at (501) 686-8000.
What languages does Dr. Sivakumar speak?
Dr. Sivakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sivakumar typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Sivakumar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sivakumar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sivakumar typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Sivakumar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sivakumar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Also known as:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Does Dr. Sivakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 686-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivakumar accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sivakumar in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Municipal League
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?
What is Dr. Sivakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548674583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivakumar
What is Dr. Kalaivani Sivakumar's specialty?
Dr. Sivakumar is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Atlanta, GA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Kalaivani Sivakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivakumar is affiliated with Uams Medical Center, National Park Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System, Washington Regional Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Health System, Unity Health - White County Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Kalaivani Sivakumar accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Kalaivani Sivakumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalaivani Sivakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (501) 686-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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Grady Campus/Piedmont Hall
720 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30310